Tama Lundquist has devoted her life to rescuing and advocating for neglected and abused animals. Inspired at a young age, she has worked alongside her twin sister, Tama Lundquist, for over 15 years to address Houston's stray animal crisis. Together, they co-founded and co-preside over Houston PetSet, raising more than $5 million for various animal welfare organizations. They also co-produced the 2023 documentary For the Animals, which sheds light on the plight of abandoned animals in Houston. Sound familiar? Well, they are twins and a dynamic duo in all respects!

Acutely aware of the severity of the alarming number of homeless animals in Houston, she and Tena were compelled to establish the Highland Village Adoption Center in Houston in 2007. Since it’s inception, the center has placed as many as 2,500 dogs and cats.

Tama has received numerous accolades for her philanthropic efforts including House Resolution 1284 presented by Texas Representative Sarah Davis, a proclamation for Highland Village Pet Adoptions in 2011 from then-Mayor Annise Parker, a Houston PetSet Day Proclamation presented by Mayor Sylvester Turner, the 2016 Monty’s Task Force Humanitarian Award, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce Texas Strong Hero Award in 2018, the Interfaith Ministries’ Animeals on Wheels Animal Champion, and the 2014 Leiv Platou Crime Stoppers Award. In 2023, The Social Book named Tama as a “Houston Treasure.”

And in 2024, she is, indeed, a Woman of Substance